USPTO Patents Application 10787073

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PATENT APPLICATION
Docket No. 16497.1.1.2.1

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
In re application of

Michael T. Carley, et al.
Serial No.: 10/787,073
Filed: February 24, 2004

Confirmation No.: 9513
For: CLOSURE DEVICE

Examiner: Melanie Ruano Tyson

Customer No.: 57360

Art Unit
3773

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